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People make ASHS - we’re owned and managed by our members
At ASHS we are a community of like-minded individuals and businesses, sharing a passion for the betterment of Scotland’s trees, forests and its home-grown timber-using industries.
Together we aim to raise the awareness and demand for this fantastic home-grown resource, thereby providing follow-on benefits to local communities, economies and the environment.
Interested in becoming a part of ASHS?
Membership is open to anyone that is involved or interested in the Scottish timber, forestry and wood using industries – not just sawmillers!
We bring together members from across the spectrum – from land owners, to foresters, to timber processors and timber users.
We started as a community of sawmillers, but have grown to include all the links in this chain of industries, which has both enriched our organisation and become one of our greatest strengths.
Types of membership
ASHS is made up of 4 different membership types: Full, Associate, Journal Only (The Full Circle), and Retired.
FULL MEMBER
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ASHS is owned and managed by its Full Members.
Our Full Members are made up of businesses and professionals who are directly active in the cycle of Scotland’s trees and forests – planting, harvesting, processing, and supplying.
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To become an ASHS Full Member your business or work must be involved in one or more parts of the Scottish Forestry and home-grown timber using chain.
This could include landowners (with an interest in forestry), foresters, forestry contractors, arboriculturalists, sawmills, timber processors and timber users – all with an interest in improving the markets and sustainable use of home grown timber, especially hardwoods.
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You will be joining a friendly, helpful, and supportive community of likeminded individuals and businesses, who share a passion for working with and raising the profile of Scottish trees and timber.
Promotion of your business on the ASHS website through our Members Directory, where we will publish your business’ information, services and contact details.
Access to the ASHS Network, including customer enquiries made through our website.
Access to any ASHS training events and learning visits.
Voting at the AGM and a chance to join the ASHS Board and shape the direction of our organisation.
Free subscription to the Full Circle journal.
Become a member of the Scottish Working Woods Label.
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ASHS is a members-owned organisation - owned equally by all of its Full Members. Upon joining, new members buy £100 of share capital in the society.
This also covers their first year’s membership.
Membership fees will continue to renew annually at £100 per annum.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
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Our Associate Member category is made up of a variety of aligned and allied industry members, as well as individuals who support ASHS’ purpose.
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Associate Membership is available to individuals and businesses that are interested, allied or aligned with the Scottish timber industry.
Carpenters, furniture makers, craftspeople, architects, foresters, arboriculturalists…
Individuals who do not work within or alongside Scottish timber or forestry, but who are interested in and passionate about the work of ASHS.
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You will be joining a friendly, helpful, and supportive community of likeminded individuals and businesses, who share a passion for working with and raising the profile of Scottish trees and timber.
Access to the ASHS Associate Network.
Access to some ASHS training events and learning visits.
Subscription to the Full Circle journal.
Ability to apply for membership of the Scottish Working Woods Label.
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Associate Membership includes subscription to the Full Circle journal.
JOURNAL ONLY MEMBER
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If you’re interested in keeping up to date on the happenings within ASHS and the small-scale Scottish timber industry, you can sign up to become a subscriber of our Full Circle journal. ASHS release the Full Circle once a year – previous editions can be read and purchased online.
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Anyone! Full Circle subscription will keep you up to date on the happenings within ASHS and the industry.
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Subscription to the Full Circle journal!
Being kept up to date on ASHS news and events.
An insight into the happenings of the local, small-scale Scottish timber industry.
Supporting an organisation that continues to strive to promote and improve the sustainable use of Scottish woodlands and timber.
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The Full Circle is released yearly.
Subscription to the Full Circle is also included in ASHS Full, Associate and Retired Memberships.
RETIRED MEMBER
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Our Retired Members category is made up of ex ASHS Full Members who would like to remain involved in the organisation even after they have decided it’s time they hung up their chainsaw boots!
To enquire about Retiring your ASHS membership, please contact the ASHS co-ordinator.
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Retired ASHS Full members who still wish to be involved in the organisation.
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Subscription to the Full Circle journal.
Welcome at many ASHS training and social events.
Remain a part of the ASHS Network.
Membership to an organisation that continues to strive to promote and improve the sustainable use of Scottish woodlands and timber.
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To enquire about Retiring your ASHS membership, please contact the ASHS co-ordinator.